Welcome to the University of Southampton. We hope you enjoy your visit. Travel by Car to the University Campus Driving on M3: At Junction 13 take right-hand lanes to continue forward onto the M3 (signs for Southampton A33) Leave the M3 at junction 14, then merge onto the A33 At Chilworth Roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A33 Follow the A33 (Bassett Ave.) take 1st exit on next roundabout – continue along A33, keep in left hand lane At major intersection, turn left at traffic lights onto A35 (Burgess Road) Continue through two set of lights past Shell garage on left hand side Keep in right hand lane – at third set of traffic lights turn right into University Road From the M27: Leave the M27 at junction 5 If coming from the east, take the 1st exit off the roundabout; if coming from the west, take the 4th exit (onto A335) Follow the A335 dual carriageway through 2 sets of traffic lights At the 3rd set, turn right onto A35 (Burgess Road) - McDonald's will be on your left Continue through one sets of traffic lights Keep to left hand lane and turn left at the traffic lights onto University Road Postcode for satnav: SO17 1BJ Visitor parking: There is a Pay and Display car park for visitors, accessed from University Road. Please note that it can fill up very quickly during the morning. Travel by Rail to the University Campus Southampton has two main train stations: Southampton Central; located in the city centre Southampton Airport Parkway; located outside of the city next to the airport and Parkway train station Train times can be found at: www.nationalrail.co.uk Telephone - 08457 48 49 50 www.thetrainline.com Telephone - 0871 244 1545 These stations are approximately 2½ -3 miles from the University of Southampton, so you will need to use public transport to get to the campus. Your Onward Journey: By Bus: The Uni-link bus service runs from the train station and Southampton Airport to the main Highfield Campus (please visit their website for timetables and locations www.unilinkbus.co.uk) Prices: £2.00 per adult for a single journey £3.50 for a “dayrider”, adult unlimited travel for one day By Taxi Local Taxi’s also operate outside the train stations. Travel time approximately 10 –15 minutes from the University of Southampton. Charge approximately £10 You don’t usually need to pre-book taxi’s but if you want to book - here are a couple of numbers you may like to try: Local Taxi Numbers: Radio Taxi’s – 023 8066 6666 Streamline Taxi’s – 023 8022 33 55 West Quay Cars – 023 8022 3450 Travel by Air to the University Campus Southampton Airport Information can be found at www.southamptonairport.com Your Onward Journey: By Taxi Checker Cars is the official "on site" Southampton Airport taxi service For your comfort and convenience, Checker Cars operate a modern, high quality, fleet of vehicles including saloons, estate cars and MPVs (6 seats) which are immediately available. They also provide mini-buses or coaches (8 seats or more) which need to be pre-booked. All fares are pre-quoted so you know exactly what your journey will cost in advance. Fares can be paid at the taxi booking desk, online (in advance) or simply by paying your driver at the end of your journey. Checker Cars accept all major credit/debit cards and cash payments. By Bus The Uni-link bus service runs from the train station and Southampton Airport to the main Highfield Campus (please visit their website for timetables and locations www.unilinkbus.co.uk) Prices: £2.00 per adult for a single journey £3.50 for a “dayrider”, adult unlimited travel for one day Useful Addresses for University of Southampton: Main University Address (Highfield Campus) University of Southampton Highfield Southampton, SO17 1BJ Tel: (023) 8059 5000 Conference, Events & Hospitality Office Building 40 University of Southampton Highfield Southampton SO17 1BJ Tel: (023) 8059 2832 Email: [email protected] Avenue Campus Boldrewood Innovation Campus University of Southampton Burgess Road Highfield Road Southampton, S016 7QF Southampton, SO17 1BF Glen Eyre Halls of Residence National Oceanography Centre (Main Reception) University of Southampton Glen Eyre Road Waterfront Campus European Way Bassett Southampton, SO14 3ZH Southampton, SO16 3UF Wide Lane Sports Ground Highfield Hall Halls of Residence University of Southampton Omdurman Road Wide Lane Highfield Eastleigh, SO18 2LE Southampton, SO17 1AW Winchester School of Art University of Southampton Park Avenue Winchester, SO23 8DL Halls of Residence The Halls of Residence (Highfield Hall and Glen Eyre Complex) are located approximately ½ mile from the main Highfield Campus. When you arrive at the Halls of Residence – you will need to go to the 24-hour Reception to collect your room key and access code. Check in time is from 15:00 (unless special arrangements have been made). Check out time is 09:30 GLEN EYRE COMPLEX If you are staying at Glen Eyre Complex, your bedroom accommodation is likely to be in the South Hill or Hartley Grove area, which is located on the other side of the complex from Reception. It is strongly advised that, if you arrive by taxi, you ask your taxi to wait with your luggage whilst you collect your key and then drive you on to your accomodation location. There are no portering services or trollies available. Directions to our Halls of Residence can be found on HERE or on our website: www.southampton.ac.uk/hospitality .